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Grace Academy Coventry

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Natasha Whiles

corporate_fareTOVE LEARNING TRUST

location_onCoventry, CV2 2RH

language Visit Website phone 2476589000

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

894

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Attainment 8

43.2

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GCSE Rank

#13 in Coventry

#2,055 of 3,216 nationally

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Grace Academy Coventry is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Coventry, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Grace Academy Coventry is an academy sponsor led in Coventry, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of TOVE LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,022 pupils on roll, of whom 46% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.2, placing the school #13 in Coventry and #2,055 of 3,216 nationally. 29.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 10.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 11 A-level subjects. 41.7% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 16.7% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.01 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 5 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 9.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

43.2

Grade 5+ E&M

29.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)10.5%

Entering EBacc25.00%

EBacc APS3.61

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.31

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29.00%

EBacc APS3.75

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21%

EBacc APS3.34

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS3.63

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.1

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS3.49

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.52

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10%

EBacc APS3.18

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)75%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

81%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)17%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.01

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.8%

Achieving A*–A16.7%

Achieving A*–B41.7%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate95.8%

A-level subjects offered11

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.25

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

30 January 2024

Inspection Report

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25 February 2021

Inspection Report

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17 December 2019

Inspection Report

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04 December 2018

Inspection Report

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06 February 2018

Inspection Report

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06 October 2016

Inspection Report

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27 January 2016

Inspection Report

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03 November 2015

Inspection Report

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17 June 2015

Inspection Report

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03 March 2015

Inspection Report

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25 November 2014

Inspection Report

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10 June 2014

Inspection Report

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29 January 2014

Inspection Report

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03 November 2011

Inspection Report

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01 December 2010

Inspection Report

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25 November 2009

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

8 Evaluations

2024-01-30

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

2019-12-17

Serious Weaknesses S5 Reinspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2018-12-04

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2018-02-06

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

2016-10-06

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-01-27

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Requires improvement

2015-11-03

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-01-29

None Legacy

Inadequate

Education

Inadequate

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Inadequate

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

10.8%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

6.2%(63 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,022 pupils. During this period, there were 110 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 10.8%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,022	110	10.8%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,025	84	8.2%	7.8%	3
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,000	84	8.4%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	993	75	7.6%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	961	71	7.4%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	909	65	7.2%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	894	76	8.5%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	881	72	8.2%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	835	71	8.5%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	843	77	9.1%	4.9%	3
2021/22 (Autumn term)	834	76	9.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	753	84	11.2%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	732	12	1.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	721	83	11.5%	3.9%	3
2019/20 (Summer term)	677	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	677	85	12.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	657	38	5.8%	4.2%	3
2018/19 (Summer term)	613	11	1.8%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	612	23	3.8%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	620	14	2.3%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	562	16	2.8%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	568	17	3.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	572	21	3.7%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	651	31	4.8%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	655	37	5.6%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	664	40	6.0%	3.1%	2

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 46 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 21 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 19 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 14 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 11 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

87.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

92.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

23.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree41%

agree40%

disagree8%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree32%

agree30%

disagree29%

strongly disagree5%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree32%

agree22%

disagree11%

strongly disagree11%

not applicable25%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes19%

no81%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree57%

agree14%

disagree7%

strongly disagree21%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree49%

agree36%

disagree7%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree44%

agree42%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree45%

agree41%

disagree11%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree41%

agree42%

disagree11%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree48%

agree41%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree40%

agree38%

disagree5%

strongly disagree11%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes77%

no23%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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